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Limberlost Ranch (CA21) and the Twin Otter C-FPOG

The virtual flight below was made with the FSX flight simulation platform. The last time I flew at Limberlost Ranch, I used a Cessna C-207 ( The Cessna C-207 in Limberlost Ranch ).

This time, I tried the sloped and laterally uneven runway with a Twin Otter. This one is painted with the real colours of the Province of Ontario Ministry of natural resources (C-FOPG). The only problem I expected was regarding the larger wings of the Twin Otter once close to the hangar.

On final for the Limberlost Ranch runway
On final for the Limberlost Ranch runway
Twin Otter C-FOPG approaching the Limberlost Ranch short runway
Twin Otter C-FOPG approaching the Limberlost Ranch short runway

Finally, everything went well. The only difficulty was to manoeuver near the hangar to reposition the aircraft for take-off. With several ajustments to the propeller’s pitch, I was eventually able to turn around.

Arrival at Limberlost Ranch of the Twin Otter C-FOPG
Arrival at Limberlost Ranch of the Twin Otter C-FOPG
Virtual aircraft belonging to the Ontario provincial government turning around on the Limberlost Ranch runway.
Virtual aircraft belonging to the Ontario provincial government turning around on the Limberlost Ranch runway.

Since the fence is low enough, it is not a problem for the aircraft’s wings.

Virtual aircraft C-FOPG rolling on the Limberlost Ranch (CA21) runway.
Virtual aircraft C-FOPG rolling on the Limberlost Ranch (CA21) runway.

Near the grass runway’s threshold are a few tall trees that require, for safety measures, a slight banking. Just in case…

Twin Otter aircraft leaving Limberlost Ranch (CA21)
Twin Otter aircraft leaving Limberlost Ranch (CA21)

Limberlost Ranch is a fun challenge. It is part of a package called Blue-Canyon Nyack and sold by Orbx. If this is not challenging enough for the flight simulation buff, it is always possible to add strong direct crosswinds and that should do it!

Click on the link for other challenging virtual flights on my blog.